Role Summary:

IQ Solutions is seeking a freelance 508 Compliance Analyst to be a key contributor in our practice of creating and remediating products to be compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (1998 amendment). This includes a variety of documents, interactive, and multimedia products. Good time management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously are essential. Discretion and judgment are necessary in working with all levels of employees and initiating, interpreting, and executing procedures.

What will you be engaged in day-to-day?

• Remediating Microsoft Office documents and Adobe PDF documents to be fully compliant with HHS Section 508 standards and WCAG 2.0 AA.
• Using software and tools including Adobe Acrobat, Commonlook PDF, PDF Accessibility Checker, Colour Contrast Analyser, JAWS, NVDA and WAVE.
• Validating web pages for compliance with HHS Section 508 standards and WCAG 2.0 and remediating issues in HTML.
• Documenting accessibility failures and providing solutions for developers.
• Creating metadata and alternative text for documents and multimedia products.
• Assessing multimedia products and videos for 508 compliance.
• Creating captions for YouTube videos. Working well with others and handling day-to-day situations with an acceptable, reasonable approach.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What qualifications will help you succeed?

• BA or BS degree in website development or a related field of study, or the equivalent education and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of best practices and industry trends in accessibility, including the PDF/UA standard.
• Competency in essential software and related hardware. Specifically, JAWS, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Cloud - particularly InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and Acrobat DC.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HHS Section 508 standards and WCAG 2.01 AA, and the 2018 HHS 508 Refreshed Standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of 508 compliance as it relates to social media.
• Ability to multi-task and be self-motivated.